Role overview
We are seeking a warm, bubbly and experienced Rota Nanny to join a welcoming private family, caring for their delightful 1-year-old son. This is a lovely opportunity for a nurturing, enthusiastic and professional nanny who genuinely enjoys working with young children and would thrive in a close-knit, family-oriented household.
The family divides their time between London and the Cotswolds, currently spending most weekdays in London. However, they anticipate spending more time in the Cotswolds as their son approaches nursery age, so flexibility between both locations is essential.
Working on a one-week on, one-week off rota, the successful candidate will share responsibilities with an existing nanny, ensuring a consistent and seamless approach to the child's care, routines and development. Normal working hours are 24 hours per day throughout the seven-day duty period, including overnight care. The other rota nanny will take over during your seven full days off duty.
The mother is very hands-on and involved in her son's life, although the nanny will have sole responsibility for his care whilst on duty. The family are looking for someone confident taking the lead when required, whilst equally comfortable working alongside involved parents and other household staff.
Above all, personality and compatibility are incredibly important. The family are seeking someone naturally loving, cheerful and positive, with a genuine team-player mentality and a willingness to become part of their household.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing attentive, loving and developmentally appropriate physical care for the family's 1-year-old son and any future siblings, with responsibility for care 24 hours a day during duty weeks, including resettling the child when he wakes at night and tending to his needs.
- Establishing and maintaining consistent daily routines, including feeding, naps, activities and bedtime.
- Planning fun, stimulating and age-appropriate activities that support the children's holistic development, including their physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
- Supporting developmental milestones through play, reading, outdoor activities and social interaction.
- Communicating with the parents on all aspects of the children's care and working collaboratively with the other rota nanny to maintain continuity and consistency.
- Completing nanny documentation and care records to keep the parents informed about the children's care, wellbeing and development.
- Preparing fresh, well-balanced and nutritious meals and snacks appropriate to the children's needs, and eating meals with them wherever possible.
- Taking the children to playgroup, nursery or school as appropriate.
- Organising outings, playdates and activities suited to the children's ages, interests and stages of development.
- Preparing for special occasions, including birthday parties.
- Caring for the children when they are unwell, including administering medicines where required, in accordance with parental instructions and the medicine's directions.
- Travelling with the children, accompanying the family on occasional international trips, and preparing for holidays, weekend visits and other travel.
- Cleaning and tidying the nursery, bedrooms, playroom and other areas agreed with the parents.
- Managing the children's laundry, ironing, clothing organisation and mending, and cleaning, laundering and repairing their toys as appropriate.
- Taking responsibility for all equipment relating to the children's care, including cleaning and maintaining items such as sterilisers, buggies and car seats.
- Managing the nanny purse responsibly, exercising sound judgement when purchasing items, obtaining receipts and providing a fully detailed list of weekly expenses.
- Occasionally assisting with simple family meal preparation, although this is not a regular requirement.
This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience caring for babies and toddlers in private households.
- A warm, bubbly, affectionate and naturally nurturing personality.
- A genuine team player who enjoys working collaboratively with parents, the other nanny and household staff.
- Confident providing sole-charge care and managing a young child's daily routine independently.
- A positive, flexible and proactive approach, with a willingness to help where needed.
- Excellent communication skills and an understanding of the importance of consistency between rota nannies.
- Comfortable working in both London and the Cotswolds, with occasional international travel.
- A full, valid driving licence is essential.
- Discreet, professional, trustworthy and respectful of family privacy.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a warm, dedicated and experienced nanny looking for a long-term rota position with a lovely family who place great importance on kindness, teamwork and genuine care.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Location: London & Cotswolds
- Schedule: One week on / one week off — 24 hours per day during the duty week, working 7 full days on duty followed by 7 full days off duty
- Salary: £65,000–£70,000 gross per annum, depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate
- Accommodation: Private ensuite accommodation provided whilst on duty
- Child: Boy, aged 1
- Travel: Occasional international travel
- Driving licence: Essential